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 Restaurant
 
Rating
 
American/
Southern/
Breakfast
13/20
 
4307 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609
510-601-9227
  
 Southern-inspired breakfast, brunch and lunch in a roomy-yet-homey neighborhood space. Read GAYOT's Aunt Mary's Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
Burgers/
American
Quick Bite
 
4162 Piedmont Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
510-655-7180
  
 Still a classic place for burgers. Read GAYOT's Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers Restaurant Review

 
 
Burgers/
American
Quick Bite
 
5819 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
510-601-0444
  
 Still a classic place for burgers. Read GAYOT's Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers Restaurant Review

 
 
California/
Mediterranean
15/20
 
3853 Piedmont Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
510-655-6004
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 A restaurant that offers the seasonal cuisine of Italy and Spain, with bold flavors and careful presentation. Read GAYOT's Bay Wolf Restaurant Review

 
 
Vietnamese/
Noodles
12/20
 
338 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
510-893-8136
  
 This downtown Oakland eatery has a huge menu of Franco-Vietnamese plates, ranging from unusual to classic selections. Read GAYOT's Binh Minh Quan Restaurant Review

 
 
Taqueria/
Mexican/
Burritos
Quick Bite
 
5642 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
510-658-6180
  
 The tortillas are lard-free, the chips are fried in safflower oil, and the meats are from high-quality purveyors. Read GAYOT's Cactus Taqueria Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Café/
Sandwiches
Quick Bite
 
817 Washington St.
Oakland, CA 94607
510-271-7965
  
 Gourmet sandwiches mean there's always a line at this Italian café. Read GAYOT's Caffe 817 Restaurant Review

 
 
Burgers/
American
Quick Bite
 
5295 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
510-601-8828
  
 A hamburger joint that grinds its own beef daily, and tops it with ingredients that go far beyond the usual. Read GAYOT's Christopher's Burger Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican/
Organic
13/20
 
5004 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609
510-450-0522
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 Known for years for providing fresh Mexican cuisine in a homey atmosphere. Read GAYOT's Dona Tomas Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Pizza
15/20
 
4293 Piedmont Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
510-652-3676
  
 Arrive with an appetite for clean and simple Italian flavors---pizza is the star. Read GAYOT's Dopo Restaurant Review

 
 
Barbecue/
Soul Food/
Southern
13/20
 
126 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
510-663-2350
  
 If you could have one last soul food dinner, you should choose E&J for its tender brisket. Read GAYOT's Everett & Jones Barbeque Restaurant Review

 
 
Ice Cream/
American/
Sandwiches
12/20
 
4226 Piedmont Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
510-658-7000
  
 Serving handcrafted ice cream for well over a century, Fentons has delighted generations of dessert-lovers. Read GAYOT's Fentons Creamery & Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Breakfast
12/20
 
3719 MacArthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
510-482-2200
  
 This neighborhood spot serves up fine corned beef hash, real maple syrup and house-made biscuits to a neighborhood crowd. Read GAYOT's Full House Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
Burgers/
American
Quick Bite
 
280 Hegenberger Rd.
Oakland, CA 94621
510-569-9115
  
 Hegenburgers is a great pit stop for juicy burgers, tempting barbecue, curly fries and a cola. Read GAYOT's Hegenburgers Restaurant Review

 
 
Southern/
Soul Food
12/20
 
444 Embarcadero W.
Oakland, CA 94607
510-836-4446
  
 This Oakland eatery serves crispy fried chicken, waffles and other soul food specialties. Read GAYOT's Home of Chicken & Waffles Restaurant Review

 
 
American13/20
 
400 40th St.
Oakland, CA 94609
510-597-0400
  
 Mac ‘n’ cheese is king at this vibrant restaurant. Read GAYOT's Homeroom Restaurant Review

 
 
Bakery/
French/
Desserts
Quick Bite
 
6323 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
510-654-0338
  
 One of Oakland's most beloved bakeries, La Farine brings a bit of France to the East Bay. Read GAYOT's La Farine Restaurant Review

 
 
MexicanQuick Bite
 
2293 E. International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
510-261-2472
  
 Taqueria serving authentic Mexican fare. Read GAYOT's Los Paisanos de Colarina Restaurant Review

 
 
Bakery/
Diner/
Breakfast
12/20
 
203 E. 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94606
510-444-6955
  
 An East Bay tradition, this diner offers all-American fare, mammoth booths and a view overlooking Lake Merritt well into the wee hours. Read GAYOT's Merritt Restaurant & Bakery Review

 
 
Burmese/
Southeast Asian
13/20
 
6048 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
510-655-3298
  
 Burmese food is the focus of this East Bay restaurant. Read GAYOT's Nan Yang Rockridge Restaurant Review

 
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